France retains its centuries-long status as a global centre of art, science, cuisine and philosophy. It hosts the fourth-largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with 54 in total, and is the world's leading tourist destination, having received 102 million foreign visitors in 2025.

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France, a country of northwestern Europe, is historically and culturally among the most important countries in the Western world. It has also played a highly significant role in international affairs for centuries.

Depuis la promulgation de la constitution de la Cinquième République en 1958, la France est une république constitutionnelle unitaire ayant un régime semi-présidentiel. Elle a pour capitale Paris et pour langue officielle le français, langue de l'administration depuis 1539.

From Provence to Brittany, via the Loire Valley and the Dordogne Valley, the French countryside promises a break filled with relaxation and well-being. When the weather is nice, head to France’s cities! Strolls, new discoveries, and culinary delights await you around every corner.

The first written records for the history of France appeared in the Iron Age. What is now France made up the bulk of the region known to the Romans as Gaul. Greek writers noted the presence of three main ethno-linguistic groups in the area: the Gauls, Aquitani and Belgae.

FCDO travel advice for France. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

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France (/ˈfræns/ ⓘ or /ˈfrɑːns/; French pronunciation: [fʁɑ̃s]), officially the French Republic (French: République française, French pronunciation: [ʁepyblik fʁɑ̃sɛz]), is a country in Western Europe. It also includes various departments and territories of France overseas.

France 24 décrypte l’actualité internationale, politique, l’économie, l’environnement, la culture, le sport, en France et à l’international avec analyses, des interviews, des reportages...